Clean up on aisle me
Before we jump into this week's Business Pulse, let me fix a mistake from last week. In the print edition of last Sunday's Business Pulse, 931.studio, Malachi Rippy's barber shop at 119 W. Main St., Suite 4, was incorrectly called 931.Salon. I apologize for the mistake.
931.studio is open Monday - Friday from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. - 7 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Appointments can be booked through an app called "theCut."
Two decades
of Homeland
Homeland Community Bank is entering a year-long celebration marking its 20th year in service to Warren and surrounding counties. During its two decades, Homeland has established itself as a valuable part of the local business community, supporting charitable organizations and sponsoring time-honored local traditions such as the Warren County Arts and Crafts Fair held annually at Milner Recreation Center.
Homeland President and CEO Ray Talbert said, “As we reflect on Homeland Community Bank’s 20th anniversary, we want to thank all those who have paved the way for us to reach this milestone. Our success is attributed to our Board of Directors, approximately 1,000 shareholders, incredible team, loyal customers and God’s blessings.”
The bank was founded in 2003 with 20 team members and a Board of Directors which included Ronnie Wilson, Keith Bouldin, Jeff Flatt, David Bryan, David Bratcher and Talbert. Today, Homeland has twice as many team members and, in January of this year, Butch Bullen and Sarah Cantrell were named as directors.
Homeland launched its first branch location in 2004 in Morrison then added a Mt. Leo branch in 2007 and one in Cannon County in 2021.
Talbert stresses Homeland Community is more than just a name. Serving the community is at the heart of everything the bank does.
“These past 20 years have increased the awareness of our community’s needs with the ever-changing landscape. A new generation of technology to streamline processes, such as robotic process automation (RPA), along with continued educational training of our team members equips them with the knowledge to handle our customers’ day-to-day needs. With all this in mind, Homeland Community Bank never wavers from the trust built with our customers by maintaining safe and sound practices. We continue to offer diverse products and client-oriented solutions that will continue to save time and resources for our customers.”
Congratulations to Homeland Community Bank from Business Pulse. Here's wishing you many more decades of success!
MYP looking to grow
For a business community to flourish, it's important to cultivate a steady influx of young businesspeople to keep things vital. For the last six years, that's been the intent of McMinnville Young Professionals (MYP).
MYP is a membership-driven group established in 2018 with the goal of creating an environment in which 22- to 45-year-old local professionals can grow, engage and give back.
Socials are held to allow members the chance to network while supporting a local restaurant or business. Professional development lunches or dinners are held monthly with a provided meal and a speaker.
The organization also selects a yearly community outreach partner which it collects supplies and monetary donations for throughout the year. Last year's partner was McMinnville Special Games (MSG). MYP raised several thousands of dollars and held monthly supply drives for MSG over the year and recently presented a check to the group.
Membership is open to all local professionals in the 22- to 45-year-old age group. Yearly dues are $125, which can be sponsored by McMinnville-Warren County Chamber of Commerce member employers.
On March 1, MYP will be holding a membership drive to allow potential members the chance to get to know more about the organization and have some fun at the same time.
The event aims to offer a relaxing evening of networking and virtual golf scheduled for 6 - 8 p.m. at Tee Time at The Detention at 615 School St. in Morrison. Prospective members will have the chance to connect with MYP members in a laid-back environment while enjoying light snacks and beverages. Potential members are invited and members are encouraged to bring a guest.
MYP will be accepting donations at the event for their 2024 outreach partner, Kids of the Community. Members are asked to bring fresh fruits, canned foods or make a monetary donation. Each donation will enter the giver for a door prize.
Learn more about the event and RSVP at the McMinnville Young Professional Facebook page or Eventbrite.
Hair's looking at you
Christy Ross at Ross and Company is looking to fill a void in Warren County, and perhaps your scalp as well. Christy is now certified in non-surgical hair restoration and she's excited about what she will be able to offer the community.
"These services are going to be life changing for men and women who suffer from hair loss. This truly is a need being filled in not only Warren County, but surrounding counties too. I am told the closest person doing this type of hair restoration is located in Franklin," Christy said.
When the idea of hair loss is brought up, often the thought is of a man with a rapidly developing bald spot (I know a little more about that than I'd like to). But men don't have a monopoly on that issue.
"Hair loss can be particularly difficult for women. I have friends and family who have been affected by hair loss and it can be devastating. They have asked me over the years to get into doing something of this nature and I’m excited to be able to offer this service. This, I feel, is the answer they’ve been looking for instead of going the surgical route," Christy said.
Just what is a non-surgical hair replacement system? Christy explains, "It is a non-invasive hair replacement option for thinning or hair loss for men and women. We aim to restore an individual's personal hair identity and help them achieve the hair of their dreams, which can truly be life-changing. Whether it's restoring the hair our clients had or giving them the hair they have always desired, using a non-surgical hair graph provides men and women experiencing hair loss a chance to regain confidence and have a greater quality of life."
Christy said her services can not only help a client's looks but also how they feel about themselves. She wants to help customers get a boost of self confidence and feels her hair cuts as well as her new services can do that for many.
Christy touts the immediacy of non-surgical hair restoration as a major benefit. "It’s immediate gratification and a non-invasive instant solution. Ross and Company provides an affordable solution to hair loss concerns with no pain or down time. The client gets immediate results that are long lasting and life changing."
How long lasting? " The average life expectancy of a hair system largely depends on the client's maintenance and care routine, with most clients experiencing a minimum of six-months usage but in some cases, this can be extended as long as 18 months," Christy said.
She said one of the benefits of this system is the opportunity to live an active lifestyle but with a renewed confidence and younger appearance. Who doesn't want that?
Ross and Company offers over half a century of hair experience. Christy has been a Master Barber for 31 years. Ross and Company's hair extension expert, Ryan Simpson, has been taking care of the hair of some of Nashville's biggest names for 20 years.
Ryan specializes in women's extensions, hair cuts, bobs and colors while Christy specializes in men's hair cuts and shaves and now, hair replacement. Between this dynamic duo, Ross and Company is well equipped to take care of all hair-raising issues you might encounter.
Ross and Company is located at 120 E. Main St. and can be contacted at (931) 474-9447.
Stay tuned
In a bit of business news which I'll cover more thoroughly in next week's Business Pulse, a FCC filing on Thursday revealed local businessmen Chad Graves and Scot MacDonald have filed a $1 million deal to buy six radio stations owned by Crossville-based Peg Broadcasting, including McMinnville stations 105.3 Wow Country, Star 107.3, The Ticket WAKI 1230 and WBMC 960. The deal also includes Sparta's The Mullet 105.5 and Yert FM 860 and the licensed translators which simulcast the stations.
I think it's great news that local radio will have local ownership and look forward to seeing what Chad and Scot do with the stations. I spoke to Chad on Friday who told me they were still a few months away from launching but were aiming to put the "local" in local radio. "We want to be laser-focused on local events and issues that local people care about," Chad said.
I'll be back with more on this news next week.
Until next week,
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